Building and Environmental Technician

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Greensboro is seeking a Building and Environmental Technician to perform general and detail cleaning across academic, administrative, and performance environments, including floor care and special projects. The role emphasizes reliable customer service and daily maintenance.

The position operates from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Monday to Friday, with a salary in the recruitment range and requires adherence to campus safety and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Special certification may be required for some positions.
• Experience at a higher learning institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• General and detail cleaning of academic, administrative, and performance buildings per assigned routines.
• Customer service: respond to routine inquiries and assist as needed.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Customer service

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S3152

Position Number

Position Number 013981

Position Classification Title

Functional Title

Functional Title Building and Environmental Technician

Position Type

Position Type Staff

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration

The position is responsible for general and detail cleaning in academic, administrative, and performance buildings on campus. This position also completes floor care, has good customer service skills, and completes other special projects such as furniture supply moves within the academic buildings on campus. Supervisor may assign other job-related duties not specifically listed under essential tasks.

General and Detail Cleaning – 60%
Customer Service – 10%
Floor Care – 15%
Special Projects – 15%

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions. Special note: this is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA . Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of directly related experience.
• Previous working experience at a higher learning institution.
• One to two years of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED .

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $33,540 - $34,320

Org #-Department Facility Services Housekeeping - 56408

Work Hours of Position 4:00 PM- 1:00 AM, M-F

Number of Months per Year 12

Job Family Institutional Services

Open Date 07/28/2026

Close Date 10/06/2026

FTE 1.000

FLSA Non-Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

General and Detail Cleaning

• Cleaning Responsibilities – Expected to perform general and detail cleaning in private and public areas to include (but not limited to) hallways, stairwells, elevators, restrooms/locker rooms, entrance areas, lobbies, gymnasiums, classrooms, lounges, auditoriums, dressing rooms, offices, suites, housekeeping areas and other areas per the assigned cleaning routine or as assigned by supervision.
• Daily Maintenance Responsibilities – Maintain public areas per assigned routine or as directed. This includes restocking supplies and removing trash from restrooms, breakrooms, hallways, lounge areas and other areas as assigned. Also maintains floor areas in public spaces multiple time throughout assigned work hours.

Key Responsibility

Customer Service

• Strives to improve level of customer satisfaction and provides a service that meets both internal and external customers expectations on a routine basis.
• Handles routine inquiries and advises supervisor of complaints from customer.